A visit to the spot shows that small and large markets and shops in areas such as Lakshmibazar, Chawkbazar, Nawabpur and ...

Government holidays for the holy Eid-ul-Fitr began on Tuesday, and the capital, Dhaka, is gradually emptying. A large number ...

A seven-day holiday began today (17 March) as Bangladesh gears up to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, triggering a nationwide travel rush with millions leaving major cities, including Dhaka, to celebrate the ...

Certain intersections in Dhaka have effectively become temporary marketplaces where working people sell their labour. Their stories are about surviving in the capital amid daily uncertainty and the co ...

The government is looking to steer Bangladesh’s economy away from debt dependence and toward investment-driven growth, with ...

Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort has launched an Eid-ul-Fitr campaign titled “Stay or Dine at Dhaka Regency & Win Eid Gifts”. For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The campaign ...

Every day, Shakil Khan weaves his bike through the relentless traffic of Dhaka, delivering items and ferrying passengers across the city. However, these days he’s waiting hours in long queues at gas ...

Bangladesh is taking steps to conserve electricity, which its factories need to keep stitching together the world’s clothing.

Relations between Bangladesh and India were under severe strain for 18 months in the aftermath of the fall of the Sheikh ...

Dhaka, March 17 -- Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked seventh among the world's most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 146 at 08:29 am ...

DHAKA, March 15, 2026 (BSS) - The Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 126 people during ...